carnivalesque (Meaning)
carnivalesque
suggestive of a carnival, marked by an often mocking or satirical challenge to authority and the traditional social hierarchy
Synonyms & Antonyms of carnivalesque
Synonyms:
- clamorous
- unruly
- obstreperous
- recalcitrant
- tempestuous
- rackety
- noisy
- callithumpian
- buoyant
- howling
- strident
- loudmouthed
- intractable
- bubbly
- impassioned
- headstrong
- sprightly
- yelling
- unrestrained
- vivacious
- screaming
- ungovernable
- willful
- high-spirited
- effervescent
- openmouthed
- wild
- unreserved
- vociferous
- stormy
- robustious
- roisterous
Antonyms:
carnivalesque Sentence Examples
- The carnivalesque atmosphere of the festival permeated the streets, with vibrant costumes and infectious laughter.
- The author's carnivalesque prose evoked a world of grotesque and irreverent characters.
- The carnivalesque spirit manifested itself in the riotous antics and temporary suspension of societal norms.
- The carnivalesque paintings of Hieronymus Bosch depicted a chaotic and surreal realm where the boundaries of reality blurred.
- The medieval carnivalesque feast was a time of excess and license, where social hierarchies were temporarily overturned.
- The postmodern carnivalesque novel challenged traditional literary conventions and embraced fragmentation and absurdity.
- The carnivalesque parade showcased the grotesque and humorous side of human nature, with exaggerated costumes and outlandish performances.
- The carnivalesque music of Eastern Europe blended traditional rhythms with elements of improvisation and chaos.
- The carnivalesque film genre explored themes of transgression, satire, and the subversion of authority.
- The carnivalesque element in modern culture often serves as a critique of social order and a celebration of the marginalized.
FAQs About the word carnivalesque
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The carnivalesque atmosphere of the festival permeated the streets, with vibrant costumes and infectious laughter.
The author's carnivalesque prose evoked a world of grotesque and irreverent characters.
The carnivalesque spirit manifested itself in the riotous antics and temporary suspension of societal norms.
The carnivalesque paintings of Hieronymus Bosch depicted a chaotic and surreal realm where the boundaries of reality blurred.
